lou4 dung6 koeng4 dou6勞動強度劳动强度
Jyutpinglou4 dung6 koeng4 dou6
Yalelòuh duhng kèuhng douh
Definition
Labor intensity; the level of physical or mental effort required to perform a task.
neutralwork
How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical or mental exertion required by a task or role. It is a formal term often found in workplace discussions, industrial reports, or human resources contexts. While it sounds academic, it is perfectly acceptable to use when describing the difficulty of a job to others.
Examples
The labour intensity of this job is very high, I am exhausted.
Do you think the labour intensity of this position is high?
Related words
Common phrases
high labour intensity
reduce labour intensity
Common mistake
Avoid using this term for casual activities like hobbies or sports, as it carries a professional or economic connotation. It is not a synonym for general difficulty or complexity.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
